As our flight was landing, the Southwest flight attendant announced, "Welcome to San Antonio," along with a reminder for everyone to go out and do something nice for someone to pay it forward. Somehow, it always warms my heart to hear someone say this out loud.
With holiday excitement in the air, there’s so much to be joyful about during this time of the year. It's the time to appreciate the gift of life by reaching out to someone less fortunate than ourself, despite their circumstances. It is the chance to nourish our soul and others and spread some love through human kindness. When we give the poor food, clothing, warmth and love, what they give us in return is the gift of learning to appreciate the little things.
Last October marked The Spices Of Life's one year anniversary of feeding approximately 1800 homeless people. I am overwhelmed by the amount of support we have received and proud to see this dream become a reality. Our goal is to continue our mission of serving the less fortunate when we can.
Please join me in serving breakfast to the homeless on Wednesday, December 14th. You can help serve by participating in one of three ways or if possible, all of the above:
1. FOOD PREPARATION:
- Cook 20 lbs of oatmeal - 2 volunteers
- Cook sausages, bell peppers, and onion for burritos - 1 volunteer (Themmi)
- Cook scrambled eggs for burritos - 1 volunteer (Parm)
- Cook potatoes for burritos - 2 volunteers
- Wrapping burritos - 4 volunteers (Sandy Lombella, Stacy Giacomini)
2. SERVING BREAKFAST at 7:15 am - 9:00 am - 12 volunteers (Kristin Barrett, Sophia Rooney, Thuyet Dang, Kristin Nebiolini, Patty Wiscombe, Stacy Giacomini)
3. DONATING Food, Drink, Basic Items, or money to purchase to serve nearly 300 homeless guests.
FOOD/OTHER ITEMS NEEDED:
1. Breakfast Burritos = $160 (funded by Van)
2. Cereal; Hot Oatmeal with raisins, brown sugar and milk = $45 (funded by Linda)
3. Tangerines = $64 (funded by Thuy)
4. Trail Mix Bars = $47.45 (funded by Thuyet)
5. 12 boxes (24 each) Cups of Instant Noodle = $59 (funded by Patty)
6. Bananas = $45 (Stephanie Parker)
7. 2 cases (28 each) V8 Juice = $21.5 (funded by Kelly Phan)
2 cases V8 Juice = $21.5 (funded by Kelly Phan)
2 cases V8 Juice = $21.5 (funded by Kelly Phan)
2 cases V8 Juice = $21.5 (funded by Kelly Phan)
2 cases V8 Juice = $21.5 (funded by Kelly Phan)
8. Bottles of Water = $50 (funded by Duyen)
9. Hot Chocolate Packets = $40 (funded by Duyen)
10. Socks, 2 packs (20 pairs) x $12.5 = $25 (funded by Channary)
Socks, 2 packs x $12.5 = $25 (funded by Channary)
Socks, 2 packs x $12.5 = $25 (funded by Tram Ly)
Socks, 2 packs x $12.5 = $25 (funded by Tram Ly)
Socks, 2 packs x $12.5 = $25 (funded by Trang)
Socks, 2 packs x $12.5 = $25 (funded by Trang)
Socks, 2 packs x $12.5 = $25 (funded by Teresa)
Socks, 2 packs x $12.5 = $25 (funded by Teresa)
Socks, 2 packs x $12.5 = $25 (funded by Teresa)
Socks, 2 packs x $12.5 = $25 (funded by Teresa)
Socks, 2 packs x $12.5 = $25 (funded by Van's friends)
Socks, 2 packs x $12.5 = $25 (funded by Van's friends)
Socks, 2 packs x $12.5 = $25 (funded by Vivian)
Socks, 2 packs x $12.5 = $25 (funded by Vivian)
11. Gloves = $145 ($100 funded by Kristine; $45 funded by Van's friends)
12. Beanies Knit Hats = $145 (funded by Kristin Nebiolini )
13. Gently used adult jackets, and sleeping bags
Please let me know if you need a donation receipt so I can notify Loaves and Fishes.
Below are some pictures from our October serving.
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| it was a cold and raining morning.. |
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| hot oatmeal |
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| delicious burritos |
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| our little helper...thanks Hailey! |
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| loading up food and getting ready to head out the next morning |
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May Your Days Be Merry and Bright !!!
